Ella Langley Headlines Cowboys Music Festival Calgary 2026

The first solo woman in Billboard history to simultaneously top the Hot 100, Hot Country Songs, and Country Airplay charts brings The Dandelion Tourto Canada — and Calgary draws the headline slot.

Ella Langley performs at Cowboys Music Festival on Friday, July 10, 2026, making her the marquee act on day nine of CMF’s 30th anniversary edition. This is not a supporting slot. Langley headlines Cowboys Park, the same 7-hectare site that has anchored Calgary’s biggest summer nights since 1999.

Cowboys Music Festival runs concurrently with the Calgary Stampede — meaning the entire city operates as a 10-day western celebration throughout Langley’s visit. For Canadian fans who want to see the woman behind the No. 1 country phenomenon ‘Choosin’ Texas’ in a headline setting, July 10 at Cowboys Park is the window.

Dandelion, Langley’s sophomore album co-produced with Miranda Lambert and Ben West, dropped April 10, 2026. By July 10, fans arrive at Cowboys Park already knowing every track — and Langley arrives knowing exactly how to deliver them live. Ticket tiers, the expected 12-song set, transit directions, and the full first-timer’s guide all follow below.

Cowboys Music Festival Event at a Glance

All essential details for the July 10 Cowboys Music Festival show are confirmed below.

Age restriction: Cowboys Music Festival is strictly 18+. No minors enter the site under any circumstances, even accompanied by adults. Bring valid government-issued photo ID.

Ella Langley’s Set: What Calgary Can Expect

Based on verified 2026 Dandelion Tour averages tracked by Setlist fm, Ella Langley performs approximately 12 songs per set. The expected running order below draws from her most consistent tour show structure. Setlists shift from night to night — this is a data-informed preview, not a confirmed programme.

The set opens with ‘Hell At Night’ from tape — a BigXthaPlug track Langley uses as an atmospheric intro rather than a live performance. The Dandelion album dominates the middle of the set before ‘Choosin’ Texas‘ arrives near the close as the undeniable commercial peak.

‘You Look Like You Love Me’ — the Riley Green collaboration that topped Country Airplay in December 2024 and has since cleared 267 million Spotify streams — typically draws the loudest crowd response of the night. Langley closes with ‘Weren’t for the Wind,’ sending Calgary home on the Dandelion album’s most atmospheric note.

Cowboys Music Festival Ticket: How to Get In

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Cowboys Music Festival: What First-Timers Need to Know

Cowboys Music Festival enters its 30th anniversary in 2026. Penny Lane Entertainment founder Paul Vickers launched the festival in 1999 and has run it every July since, building CMF into Canada’s most consistent summer music event. The 30th edition runs July 2–12, 2026, across 11 consecutive nights at Cowboys Park.

The most critical geographic fact for first-timers: Cowboys Music Festival and the Calgary Stampede are separate events at separate venues. Cowboys Park sits at 1220 9th Avenue SW in Calgary’s Downtown West End — 1.4 kilometres west of Stampede Park. Both events run concurrently during Stampede Week, and the city leans hard into western culture throughout, but the venues share no grounds, entry points, or staff. Do not show up at Scotiabank Saddledome expecting to find Cowboys Park.

CMF operates under a strict 18+ age restriction with zero exceptions. No minors enter the site under any circumstances, even accompanied by adults. Every attendee must present valid government-issued photo ID at entry. This policy applies to every single night of the festival, including July 10.

Cowboys Park runs entirely cashless. No cash changes hands anywhere on site. Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Debit, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay all work at every bar, food stall, and merch booth inside Cowboys Park. Leave the banknotes at the hotel.

Bag policy keeps entry lines moving: small purses and clear bags pass through without issue. Large bags and backpacks do not enter the site. The venue runs rain or shine — no umbrellas, tents, or personal sun shelters are permitted on the grounds. Pack a poncho if the Calgary forecast looks uncertain.

Calgary in July averages a daily high of approximately 23°C (76°F), but temperatures drop sharply once the sun sets around 9:30 PM MDT. The Cowboys HonkyTonk stage hosts live local sets throughout the evening, the Cowboys Food Market brings food trucks across multiple cuisines, and charging stations are available throughout the site — bring your own cable. Western wear is entirely appropriate and culturally expected at CMF: denim, cowboy boots, and cowboy hats fit the venue perfectly.

Getting There: Transit, Rideshare & Parking

The CTrain Blue Line runs directly to Cowboys Park. Take any westbound Blue Line service from Downtown Calgary and exit at Downtown West–Kerby Station. From the platform, walk west on 9th Avenue SW to 11th Street SW, then south half a block — Cowboys Park sits directly ahead. The total walk from the CTrain platform takes approximately five minutes.

Rideshare users should direct their Uber, Lyft, or taxi driver to the designated drop-off zone at 10th Street & 8th Avenue SW. This keeps rideshare traffic away from the main pedestrian approaches to the venue and reduces wait times for pickup after the show.

Cowboys Music Festival operates no dedicated parking lot. Public parkades exist throughout Calgary’s Downtown West neighbourhood, but availability drops sharply as showtime approaches. CMF strongly recommends transit or rideshare for all attendees. The CTrain Blue Line is the fastest and most cost-effective option for most of the city — and it runs late enough to cover the 2:00 AM close.

About Ella Langley

Ella Langley grew up in Hope Hull, Alabama, and built her early audience through raw, plainspoken country songwriting before signing to SAWGOD/Columbia Records. Her 2024 debut album Hungover produced multiple Billboard Hot 100 entries and established her as one of country music’s most credible emerging voices.

The Riley Green collaboration ‘You Look Like You Love Me‘ topped Country Airplay in December 2024 — making Langley the only woman to lead that chart all year — and has since crossed 267 million Spotify streams and earned 2x Platinum RIAA certification.

Her sophomore album Dandelion, co-produced with Miranda Lambert and Ben West, arrived April 10, 2026. The lead single ‘Choosin’ Texas’ rewrote chart history: Langley became the first solo woman to simultaneously top the Billboard Hot 100, Hot Country Songs, and Country Airplay charts with the same song. The Dandelion Tour — supporting that album — brings her to Cowboys Park on July 10, 2026, as one of the highest-profile Canadian dates on her 2026 touring itinerary.

FAQs

When is Ella Langley playing at Cowboys Music Festival 2026?

Ella Langley headlines Cowboys Music Festival on Friday, July 10, 2026, at Cowboys Park in Calgary, Alberta. Doors open at 5:00 PM MDT and the festival runs until 2:00 AM.

How do I get tickets for Ella Langley at Cowboys Music Festival?

Tickets are available exclusively through Tixr.com, the official ticketing partner for Cowboys Music Festival 2026. Options include General Admission from approximately $74, Fast Pass for skip-the-line entry, the Festival Chute Pass covering all 11 festival days, and Bottle Service Suites for groups of up to 20. CMF does not guarantee the validity of tickets purchased through any other platform.

What songs will Ella Langley perform at Cowboys Music Festival?

Based on her 2026 Dandelion Tour averages tracked by Setlist.fm, Ella Langley is expected to perform approximately 12 songs. The anticipated set includes ‘Choosin’ Texas,’ ‘You Look Like You Love Me,’ ‘Weren’t for the Wind,’ the title track ‘Dandelion,’ ‘nicotine,’ and ‘paint the town blue.’ Setlists vary by show and no running order is officially confirmed in advance.

Is Cowboys Music Festival 18+ only?

Yes. Cowboys Music Festival is strictly an 18+ event with no exceptions. No minors are permitted on site under any circumstances, even if accompanied by an adult. All attendees must present valid government-issued photo ID at entry on July 10.

Where is Cowboys Music Festival held in Calgary?

Cowboys Music Festival takes place at Cowboys Park, formerly known as Shaw Millennium Park, located at 1220 9th Avenue SW in Calgary’s Downtown West End. The quickest route is the CTrain Blue Line to Downtown West–Kerby Station, then a five-minute walk west along 9th Avenue SW to the venue.